The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Air Evac Lifeteam on Tuesday, March 26th at their new hanger on Streckert Drive in Brownwood.

The new hanger was recently constructed at the location across from Brownwood Regional Medical Center for the Air Evac helicopter.  The hanger will be used for the helicopter during bad weather and cold weather.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is set to open the 6th Annual Spring Business Showcase at the Brownwood Coliseum on Thursday, April 4th from 10 AM -6 PM to show off the best of local businesses.

The show has been expanded this year offering more vendors, exhibitors, fashion shows, and fun.

"In the past, the spring business show focused mostly on seasonal activities such as outdoor recreation, gardening, and home improvements," said Missi Malone, Director of Member Services for the Chamber.  "This year to allow better exposure for all participants, the show has been moved to Thursday and includes businesses of every type."

The theme for 2013 is “Rock the Red Carpet” and will host over 60 vendors with booths decked out to reveal their favorite movie of all time.   Fashion shows will begin at 11:00 AM with Bon Worth, Maurices at 2:00 PM, Dazzling Diva's at 3:00 PM.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up their 3rd annual Total Resource Campaign on March 26th and far exceeded the $100,000 goal for the year.

Volunteers working in two teams sold more than $118,000 in sponsorship for the chamber, the most ever sold during the TRC Program.   The team Saving Private Porter led by Robert Porter of Porter Insurance sold $69,925 and the Producers led by Priscilla Monson of West Central Texas Valuation Services sold $49,379.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Katy's Steakhouse in Blanket on Thursday, March 21st to welcome them as new members.

Re-established in 2012, Katy's is a local treasure that has been rejuvenated by new owners, Clint and Jami Tunnell. They offer a delicious menu including steaks, fish and gourmet burgers.

Bart Fris, P.E. has been named Brownwood Area Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Brownwood District. In this role, he will oversee construction and maintenance operations for Brown, Coleman, Lampasas, McCulloch, Mills and San Saba Counties.

After graduating from the University of Missouri-Rolla in December of 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Fris worked for Peter Kiewit & Sons Construction in Texas and Colorado.  In October 2002, he began his TxDOT career at the Gatesville Area Office in the department’s Waco District.  In June 2005, he accepted a position with Lampasas Area Office, where he became licensed as a Professional Engineer in June 2006.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for one of their newest members on Thursday, March 21st in Brady, Young's Jewelry and Brady Music.

Young's Jewelry was founded in 1972 and has a certified jewelry repairman and a diamond grader gemologist.  They sell bridal jewelry, loose diamonds, Seiko watches, and offer jewelry and watch repairs.  They also pay cash for gold. Contact them at 325-597-0493.